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Bobcat Requirement Meeting @ Littleton School

Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Please join Pack 142 at our Fall Bobcat Requirement meeting!

Event Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016
Event Time: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Event Location: Littleton School
Dress Requirements: Scout Uniform

This meeting is designed for all new scouts in our Wolf, Bear, Webelo and AOL light dens! New scouts should make every effort to attend this very important meeting so that they are able to obtain the Bobcat badge.

Members of our Lion and Tiger dens are completing this requirement as part of their den meetings and do not need to attend this meeting.

The Bobcat requirements are:
1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed.
2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed.
3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means.
4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means.
5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means.
6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means.
7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.

Please RSVP via TroopTrack or email [email protected] to let us know if you are able to attend.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or phone 973-437-6163.

We hope to see you there!

AOL DEN MEETING @ LITTLETON SCHOOL GYM

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Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Bird Watching / 1 Foot Hike @ Mr. Craig's Backyard

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Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

(Date is still tentative) We will work on some requirements for Backyard Jungle – identifying some birds that we can see in our backyard. We will also will conduct a 1 foot hike. Scouts should bring a magnifying glass if they have one. If they have their own pair of inexpensive children’s binoculars, they are welcome to bring them as well if they would like. They are not required though.

Den 6 Meeting

Oct 26 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

October Pack Meeting @ Littleton School

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Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Please join Pack 142 at our October Pack Meeting

IMPORTANT: Due to the weather forecast for Thursday, we are relocating to Littleton School.

Event Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016
Event Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Event Location: Littleton School
Dress Requirements: Halloween Costume

Our October pack meeting has a Halloween theme! We have many exciting Halloween activities planned and hope that you can join us! If possible, scouts and their youth guests should come in their Halloween costume!

Popcorn Orders Due

This is a reminder that all popcorn forms and money is due at our October pack meeting! Thank you for all your help and support so far! Those who helped at our show and sell events helped us raise $2,185.58. If you have any questions regarding popcorn, please email [email protected].

October Community Service

This month Pack 142 is supporting two very important causes.

Used Halloween Costume Donation

Pack 142 is helping Family Promise & Deirdre’s House in Morristown to collect pre-loved Halloween costumes that are in good condition. Costumes that we collect will be donated to families in our community that are unable to provide their children with a Halloween costume.

Interfaith Food Pantry Thanksgiving Basket Program

Thank you for your donations to the Interfaith Food Pantry over the summer! Pack 142 donated 53 pounds of food to families in need. This month, we are helping the Interfaith Food Pantry with their annual Thanksgiving Basket program! They will be providing 1,600 Thanksgiving dinners to families in need and have asked if we can help them again. The list of needs that they have provided is as follows:

Turkey, turkey breast, ham or large chicken
Stuffing
Instant mashed potatoes
Turkey gravy
Yams – canned & fresh
Pasta – regular dry
Canned vegetables (low-salt if possible)
Regular and hearty soups (low-salt if possible)
Regular tea bags and coffee
Parmalat or powered milk, evaporated milk, and soy or almond
Apple, cranberry, orange, grape or any other 100% juice
Nuts, mini-marshmallows, pickles, or salad dressing
Brownie or cake mix and icing
Canned fruit
Canned pumpkin

Please bring any items that your family is able to donate to the October Pack meeting.

We will have a collection box available.

Thank you for your support!

We are looking forward to welcoming some new families and visitors that are interested in finding out more about Pack 142 to our pack meeting! You are welcome to invite any friends and families with boys that are Cub Scout age (grades K-5). Please be sure to RSVP to let us know you are coming and how many guests to expect.

If one or more friends of your Cub Scout join our pack, your Cub Scout and all new friends that they recruit will receive a “My Best Friend is a Scout” patch. Your Cub Scout will also be presented with a “Recruiter” patch.

IMPORTANT: If you have forgotten your TroopTrack login or are not sure how to login and RSVP, please email [email protected] to let us know!

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or phone us on 973-437-6163.

Great Pumpkin Council Event @ Camp Wheeler

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Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – Oct 30 @ 3:30 pm

Please join Pack 142 and others in Patriots Path Council Packs at the Great Pumpkin Council Event!

Event Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Event Time: 10:00AM – 2:30PM
Event Location: Camp Wheeler
Dress Requirements: Pack t-shirt

The Great Pumpkin’s Hidden Message

Fun for the entire family!

October 29 & 30, 2016

$4.00 per person

Check in at Camp Wheeler Office

Check in times Each day: 10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM and 2:30PM

Limited to the first 50 (paid) per check in time.

All registrations must be completed by phone first.

Call Tom Stoddard (Council) at 973-765-9322 x 413

Registration payment must be received by council within 10 business days or phone registration will be invalid.

1. Groups will travel around camp. Organize groups prior to arrival. Groups of eight scouts and two adults would be great.

2. Travel groups should check in a the Camp Wheeler Office.

3. Travel packets will be distributed to each travel group leader.

4. Event will be held rain or shine. There will be no refunds for this program.

This is a council run event!

Please indicate your attendance on TroopTrack so that other Pack 142 families are able to identify who else will be going.

Wolf and Bear Campfire Meeting @ Glacier Hills Association

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Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Wolf and Bear Den Campfire Meeting

Event Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Event Time: 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Event Location: Glacier Hills Association – 7 Forum Court
Dress Requirements: Pack T-shirt

Our Wolf den and Bear den will be working on several outdoor requirements that involve cooking and a campfire! Please share any food allergies by Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Please be sure to RSVP to let us know you are coming. If you have forgotten your TroopTrack login or are not sure how to login and RSVP, please email [email protected] to let us know!